Chinese New Year 2016 in Boston

Chinese-Americans, immigrant communities, and culture hounds celebrate Chinese culture with the Boston Chinese New Year. Each year ushers in a new zodiac animal, promising different things for different people depending on how the stars align. People...
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Boston Chinese New Year Overview

Chinese-Americans, immigrant communities, and culture hounds celebrate Chinese culture with the Boston Chinese New Year. Each year ushers in a new zodiac animal, promising different things for different people depending on how the stars align. People take part in ancient Taoist and Buddhist traditions like lighting firecrackers, burning incense, and making offerings at temples throughout the city.

Culture buffs can watch lion dancers at the annual Chinese Lion Dance Parade held each year in Boston’s vibrant and bustling Chinatown. Boston boasts the third largest Chinese community in the country and the city’s Chinese New Year celebrations feature authentic sights, sounds, and flavors.

Foodies at the Chinese New Year in Boston can fill up on traditional Chinese New Year dishes while music fans soak up the sounds of ancient Chinese music. Martial arts demonstrations dazzle the crowds and live family-friendly entertainment offer something for everyone.